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3501SOCW265Topics in Social Work
Study of special topics pertinent to the field of social work. Content will vary among various topics based on the interests or needs of students and the department. This course may be repeated for credit.

Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1994 — Indefinite)    
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3502SOCW266Racism and Oppression
This course will focus on various aspects of racism and oppression through the lens of the social sciences and from a Seventh-day Adventist Christian worldview. Emphasis will be on individual and collective awareness, community responsibility, and cultural humility.

Credits: 3, Lab Fee 06 ($90), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2026 — Indefinite)     Future (2026-01-01)

Proposal — Workflow Step: UG Curriculum Committee, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkReview
3503SOCW266Racism and Oppression
This course will focus on various aspects of racism and oppression through the lens of the social sciences and from a Seventh-day Adventist Christian worldview. Emphasis will be on individual and collective awareness, community responsibility, and cultural humility.

Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2022 — Indefinite)    
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3504SOCW294International Study Tour
See SOCI 294 for course description. This course is cross-listed with SOCI 294, SOCI 494, and SOCW 494. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program.

Credits: 3 - 6, Lab Fee 33 ($3000), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: SUMMER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2014 — Indefinite)    
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3505SOCW295Directed Study
A study of special topics pertinent to the field of social work. Content will vary among such topics as child welfare, income maintenance, values and ethics of social work practice, etc. The selected topic is pursued for the entire semester. This course can be repeated for credit for a total of not more than three hours credit.

Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1978 - 2023)     Discontinued (2022-01-01)
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3506SOCW295Independent Study
An independent study of special topics pertinent to the field of social work. Content will vary among such topics as child welfare, income maintenance, values and ethics of social work practice, etc. The selected topic is pursued for the entire semester. This course can be repeated for credit for a total of not more than three hours credit.

Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2023 — Indefinite)    
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3507SOCW296U.S. Study Tour
See SOCI 296 for course description. This course is cross-listed with SOCI 296, SOCI 496, and SOCW 496. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program.

Credits: 1 - 3, Lab Fee 22 ($1100), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1990 - 2023)     Discontinued (2022-01-01)
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3508SOCW296U.S. Study Tour
The School of Social Work sponsors a tour of New York City during Thanksgiving vacation. This trip focuses on ethnicity, social problems, urban change, and social agencies. This course is cross-listed with SOCI 296, SOCI 496, and SOCW 496. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program.

Credits: 1 - 3, Lab Fee 26 ($1500), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2023 — Indefinite)    
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3509SOCW309Social Work Practice with Individuals
This course provides students with theoretical framework for generalist social work practice. Topics include engagement, assessment, intervention, evaluation, utilization of resources, social work values and ethics. Work with individuals, primarily the micro dimension of social work practice, is emphasized in this first semester of a two-semester practice sequence. (Social Work practice courses can only be taken by non-social work majors if ALL prerequisities have been completed.)

Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2018 — Indefinite)    
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3510SOCW321Social Work Practice with Families and Groups
This course spans the mezzo dimensions of social work practice. Building on skills introduced in Social Work Practice with Individuals, students will engage in practice with families and small groups.

Credits: 3, Lab Fee 02 ($15), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2018 — Indefinite)    
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3511SOCW322Human Behavior and the Social Environment I (W)
First of a two-course HBSE sequence is a study on the reciprocal relationships between human behavior and the social environment from birth through young adulthood. Content will include empirically-based theories and knowledge that focus on the biological, sociological, cultural, psychological, and spiritual development of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. The course will follow a life cycle model from a systems perspective.

Credits: 4, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2020 — Indefinite)    
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3512SOCW323Human Behavior and the Social Environment II (W)
Second of a two-course HBSE sequence is a study on the reciprocal relationships between human behavior and the social environment from middle to later adulthood. Content will include empirically-based theories and knowledge that focus on the biological, sociological, cultural, psychological and spiritual development of middle and later adults. The course will follow a life cycle model from a systems perspective.

Credits: 4, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2020 — Indefinite)    
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3513SOCW338Missions and Health
This elective course introduces the student to principles and practices of global health care. Emphasis is placed on appropriate integration in developing countries. Key concepts include basic health education and disease prevention throughout the life. Utilization of available natural remedies and resources is explored. This course is cross-listed with NURS 347 and RELP 338. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program.

Credits: 2, Lab Fee 05 ($60), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2025 — Indefinite)    
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3514SOCW338Missions and Health
See NURS 347 for course description. This course is cross-listed with NURS 347 and RELP 338. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program.

Credits: 2, Lab Fee 05 ($60), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2015 - 2025)     Discontinued (2024-01-01)
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3515SOCW349Aging and Society (W)
See SOCI 349 for course description. This course is cross-listed with SOCI 349. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program.

Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: ALL SEMESTERS

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1989 — Indefinite)    
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3516SOCW365Family Relations
See SOCI 365 for course description. This course is cross-listed with SOCI 365. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program.

Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2005 — Indefinite)    
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3517SOCW391Junior Field Experience
This course requires students to participate in an observational learning experience in a social service agency for 40 hours during the semester. Immersion in the agency environment will give students an opportunity to expand their understanding of how human needs are met in social service agencies. This experience prepares students for SOCW 428.

Credits: 1 - 3, Lab Fee 04 ($30), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: ALL SEMESTERS

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2026 — Indefinite)     Future (2026-01-01)

Proposal — Workflow Step: Chair, Social Work
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkReview
3518SOCW391Junior Field Practicum
This course requires students to participate in an observational learning experience in a social service agency for 40 hours during the semester. Immersion in the agency environment will give students an opportunity to expand their understanding of how human needs are met in social service agencies. This experience prepares students for SOCW 428.

Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: ALL SEMESTERS

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2006 - 2023)     Discontinued (2022-01-01)
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3519SOCW391Junior Field Practicum
This course requires students to participate in an observational learning experience in a social service agency for 40 hours during the semester. Immersion in the agency environment will give students an opportunity to expand their understanding of how human needs are met in social service agencies. This experience prepares students for SOCW 428.

Credits: 1 - 3, Lab Fee 04 ($30), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: ALL SEMESTERS

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2023 — Indefinite)    
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3520SOCW405Sexual Abuse Awareness and Prevention
This course will focus on various aspects of sexual abuse from a holistic, Christian perspective. Focus will be on awareness and prevention of sexual abuse. Topics include: overview of sexual abuse; rape and family violence; indicators and risk factors; physical and psychological effects; legal implications; disclosure and reporting, pornography and contemporary social issues; breaking the cycle; the role of the church in addressing sexual issues; and relevant community resources and interventions. This course is cross-listed with NURS 348 and PSYC 405. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program.

Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2010 — Indefinite)    
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3521SOCW413Networking and Career Development
In this course, students will learn necessary professional tools for resume building, interviewing skills, internship success, and online portfolio development. Students will deepen their understanding of professionalism as it relates to internship opportunities and future employment.

Credits: 1, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2018 — Indefinite)    
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3522SOCW421Senior Portfolio Seminar
Students demonstrate readiness to practice social work at the generalist level through the completion and defense of a professional portfolio. It will culminate in a portfolio defense. Pass/Fail.

Credits: 1, Lab Fee 04 ($30), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2017 — Indefinite)    
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3523SOCW428Social Work Practicum I (SERV-2)
This course provides opportunity for students to apply practice theory and to develop skills for generalist social work practice. Through participation in the social service delivery for generalist social work practice system, the student comprehends agency structures, functions, and programs. A minimum of 200 clock hours will be spent working in an agency setting. Social Work practicum courses can be taken ONLY by students accepted into the social work program.

Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2010 - 2023)     Discontinued (2022-01-01)
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3524SOCW428Social Work Practicum I (SERV-2)
This course provides opportunity for students to apply practice theory and to develop skills for generalist social work practice. Through participation in the social service delivery for generalist social work practice system, the student comprehends agency structures, functions, and programs. A minimum of 200 clock hours will be spent working in an agency setting. Social Work practicum courses can be taken ONLY by students accepted into the social work program.

Credits: 3, Lab Fee 04 ($30), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2023 — Indefinite)    
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3525SOCW429Social Work Practicum II (SERV-2)
This course builds on the experiences of the first semester practicum and progresses to more difficult and varied tasks. Social Work practicum courses can be taken ONLY by students accepted into the social work program.

Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2010 - 2023)     Discontinued (2022-01-01)
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3526SOCW429Social Work Practicum II (SERV-2)
This course builds on the experiences of the first semester practicum and progresses to more difficult and varied tasks. Social Work practicum courses can be taken ONLY by students accepted into the social work program.

Credits: 3, Lab Fee 04 ($30), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2023 — Indefinite)    
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3527SOCW434Social Welfare Issues and Policies
A study of contemporary issues and policies that influence the delivery of social services. Course requirements include an analysis of organizational, local, state, national, and international issues in social welfare policy and social service delivery, lobbying efforts with local and national elected officials, and interactions with community residents and stakeholders. Students will understand and implement change for the best interest of stakeholders and advocate for policies consistent with social work values. A social welfare policy study tour to Washington, DC or the State Capitol is required to complete the course.

Credits: 3, Lab Fee 16 ($500), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1989 - 2023)     Discontinued (2022-01-01)
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3528SOCW434Social Welfare Issues and Policies
A study of contemporary issues and policies that influence the delivery of social services. Course requirements include an analysis of organizational, local, state, national, and international issues in social welfare policy and social service delivery, lobbying efforts with local and national elected officials, and interactions with community residents and stakeholders. Students will understand and implement change for the best interest of stakeholders and advocate for policies consistent with social work values. A social welfare policy study tour to Washington, DC or the State Capitol is required to complete the course.

Credits: 3, Lab Fee 18 ($700), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2023 — Indefinite)    
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3529SOCW434Social Work Policy Practice
This course is the second in a sequence that moves beyond an examination of the social welfare system and relating historical development of social welfare policies and services to studying various models to analyze social problems, welfare programs, and social policies at the organizational, local, state, national and international levels. Emphasis is placed on developing the knowledge and skills needed to critically assess policy, engage in advocacy, and influence decision-making processes. Through applied experiences, students will practice advancing policies consistent with social work values. A social policy study tour to Washington, DC or the State Capitol is required to complete the course.

Credits: 3, Lab Fee 18 ($700), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2026 — Indefinite)     Future (2026-01-01)

Proposal — Workflow Step: UG Curriculum Committee, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkReview
3530SOCW441Integrative Seminar I
Integrative Seminar I is the companion course to be taken in conjunction with the Practicum I field-based course. This course is designed to provide a forum for providing mutual support, discussing and completing departmental assignments, exploring on-going practice concerns in the field practicum, and creating an arena in which peer learning takes place. Thus, it provides a vital link between the theoretical knowledge, skills, and values derived from the social work course work and the practice realities of the field practicum.

Credits: 1, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1999 — Indefinite)    
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3531SOCW442Integrative Seminar II
Integrative Seminar II is the companion course to be taken in conjunction with the Practicum II field-based course. It builds on the base provided by Integrative Seminar I. It provides the same forum for mutual support, discussing and completing departmental assignments, exploring ongoing practice concerns from the field practicum, and creates an arena in which peer learning takes place. This course creates this same atmosphere, but explores the same areas in more depth. An additional major emphasis in this second course is social work record keeping and agency based research.

Credits: 1, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1999 — Indefinite)    
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3532SOCW450Death and Dying
See SOCI 250 for course description. This course is cross-listed with SOCI 250, SOCI 450, SOCW 250, and PSYC 250. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program.

Credits: 3, Lab Fee 01 ($10), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2014 — Indefinite)    
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3533SOCW455Social Work Practice with Communities
This course is a study of social work techniques applied to problem solving in the community and the development of macro level skills. The theoretical models utilized are community development, social planning, and social action as a means for effecting social change in the community. Through applied experiences, students will engage directly with neighborhoods, organizations, and coalitions.

Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2026 — Indefinite)     Future (2026-01-01)

Proposal — Workflow Step: UG Curriculum Committee, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkReview
3534SOCW455Social Work Practice with Organizations and Communities
The course focuses on working with communities and organizations, the macro dimension of social work practice. Content includes; identifying problems, needs, resources, and assets found in organizations and communities; collecting, assessing, and evaluating information; and planning for service delivery within organizations and communities.

Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2018 — Indefinite)    
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3535SOCW460Racism and Oppression
See SOCI 260 for course description. This course is cross-listed with SOCI 260, SOCI 460, and SOCW 260. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program.

Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2021 - 2022)     Discontinued (2021-01-01)
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3536SOCW465Topics in Social Work
See SOCW 265 for course description.

Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1990 — Indefinite)    
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3537SOCW466Racism and Oppression
This course will focus on various aspects of racism and oppression through the lens of the social sciences and from a Seventh-day Adventist Christian worldview. Emphasis will be on individual and collective awareness, community responsibility, and cultural humility.

Credits: 3, Lab Fee 06 ($90), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2026 — Indefinite)     Future (2026-01-01)

Proposal — Workflow Step: UG Curriculum Committee, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkReview
3538SOCW466Racism and Oppression
This course will focus on various aspects of racism and oppression through the lens of the social sciences and from a Seventh-day Adventist Christian worldview. Emphasis will be on individual and collective awareness, community responsibility, and cultural humility.

Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2022 — Indefinite)    
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3539SOCW494International Study Tour
See SOCI 294 for course description. This course is cross-listed with SOCI 294, SOCI 494, and SOCW 294. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program.

Credits: 3 - 6, Lab Fee 33 ($3000), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: SUMMER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2014 — Indefinite)    
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3540SOCW495Directed Study
See SOCW 295 for course description.

Credits: 2, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1978 - 2023)     Discontinued (2022-01-01)
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3541SOCW495Independent Study
A study of special topics pertinent to the field of social work. Content will vary among such topics as child welfare, income maintenance, values and ethics of social work practice, etc. The selected topic is pursued for the entire semester. This course can be repeated for credit for a total of not more than three hours credit.

Credits: 2, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2023 - 2024)     Discontinued (2023-01-01)
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3542SOCW495Independent Study
A study of special topics pertinent to the field of social work. Content will vary among such topics as child welfare, income maintenance, values and ethics of social work practice, etc. The selected topic is pursued for the entire semester. This course can be repeated for credit for a total of not more than three hours credit.

Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2024 — Indefinite)    
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3543SOCW496U.S. Study Tour
See SOCI 296 for course description. This course is cross-listed with SOCI 296, SOCI 496 and SOCW 296. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program.

Credits: 1 - 6, Lab Fee 22 ($1100), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1989 - 2023)     Discontinued (2022-01-01)
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3544SOCW496U.S. Study Tour
The School of Social Work sponsors a tour of New York City during Thanksgiving vacation. This trip focuses on ethnicity, social problems, urban change, and social agencies. This course is cross-listed with SOCI 296, SOCI 496 and SOCW 296. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program. Additionally, all students enrolled in the course SOCI 496 or SOCW 496 for 3-credits will be required to write a research paper.

Credits: 1 - 6, Lab Fee 26 ($1500), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2023 — Indefinite)    
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3545SOCW498Research Methods I
This is the first of a two-course research sequence. It will examine the basic research design and methodologies commonly used in the social sciences. Both quantitative and qualitative approaches including single system design are examined along with an overview of relevant data analysis techniques. Ethical considerations for doing research with human subjects and vulnerable populations are explored.

Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2020 - 2022)     Discontinued (2021-01-01)
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3546SOCW498Research Methods I
This is the first of a two-course research sequence. It will examine the basic research design and methodologies commonly used in the social sciences. Both quantitative and qualitative approaches including single system design are examined along with an overview of relevant data analysis techniques. Ethical considerations for doing research with human subjects and vulnerable populations are explored.

Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2022 — Indefinite)    
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3547SOCW499Research Methods II
This is the second of a two-course research sequence. Students will conduct research relevant to social work practice using quantitative and qualitative approaches. This will include hands-on-experience in quantitative and qualitative data analytical methods and disseminating research findings.

Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2020 — Indefinite)    
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3548SOCW509Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families
This course provides students with the theoretical framework for generalist social work practice. Topics include the establishment of relationship, assessment, contracts, intervention, and utilization of resources, social work values, and ethics. Work with individuals and families, primarily the micro and mezzo dimensions of social work practice, are emphasized.

Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2014 — Indefinite)    
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3549SOCW511HBSE (Human Behavior and the Social Environment) I: Biological and Psychological Development
This is one of two courses that focuses on the reciprocal relationships between human behavior and the social environment along the lifespan. In this course the students are studying empirically-based theories and are gaining knowledge of biological and psychological development of individuals in the context of a Christian worldview. Special attention will be given to issues related to diversity and inclusion.

Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2022 — Indefinite)    
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3550SOCW511HBSE (Human Behavior and the Social Environment) I: Biological and Psychological Development
This is one of two courses that focuses on the reciprocal relationships between human behavior and the social environment along the lifespan. In this course the students study empirically-based theories and gain knowledge of biological and psychological development of individuals in the context of a Christian worldview.

Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2010 - 2022)     Discontinued (2021-01-01)
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3551SOCW512HBSE (Human Behavior and the Social Environment) II: Sociological and Spiritual Development
This is one of two courses that focuses on the reciprocal relationships between human behavior and the social environment along the lifespan. In this course the students study the sociological and spiritual development of individuals with a special focus on identifying and dealing with different forms of oppression and discrimination in society within the context of a Christian worldview.

Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2010 — Indefinite)    
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3552SOCW513Foundation of Professional Practice I
This course introduces and monitors demonstration of evolving social work competence, ethics, and focus on the professional self. Pass/Fail.

Credits: 1, Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2023 — Indefinite)    
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3553SOCW513Foundation of Professional Practice I
This course introduces and monitors demonstration of evolving social work competence as evidenced through the development of a professional portfolio. Pass/Fail.

Credits: 1, Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2014 - 2023)     Discontinued (2022-01-01)
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3554SOCW514Social Work Practice with Groups, Organizations, and Communities
This course spans the mezzo and macro dimensions of social work practice. Students will acquire knowledge regarding practice with small groups, organizations, and communities.

Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2014 — Indefinite)    
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3555SOCW516Foundation of Professional Practice II
This course continues to monitor demonstration of evolving social work competence, ethics, and focus on the professional self. Pass/Fail. WINTER

Credits: 1, Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2023 — Indefinite)    
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3556SOCW516Foundation of Professional Practice II
This course continues to monitor the development of social work competence as evidenced through the development of a professional portfolio. Pass/Fail.

Credits: 1, Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2014 - 2023)     Discontinued (2022-01-01)
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3557SOCW533Social Welfare Issues and Policies
This course focuses on the study of contemporary issues and policies, through the lens of a Christian worldview, that influence the delivery of social services. Course requirements include a comprehensive policy analysis of specific social policies, lobbying efforts with local elected officials, and interactions with community residents and stakeholders.

Credits: 3, Lab Fee 06 ($90), Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2010 — Indefinite)    
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3558SOCW541Integration of Faith and Foundation Practice: Seminar I
This seminar course is designed to integrate students' personal faith and professional values with the ethical practice of social work. Students will also examine ongoing practice concerns in the field practicum and special attention will be given to issues related to diversity and inclusion from a Christian worldview perspective. Thus, it provides vital links between the theoretical knowledge, skills, and social work and faith values derived from social work coursework and field practice.

Credits: 1, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2022 — Indefinite)    
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3559SOCW541Integration of Faith and Foundation Practice: Seminar I
This seminar course is designed to integrate students' personal faith and professional values with the ethical practice of social work. Students will also examine ongoing practice concerns in the field practicum. Thus, it provides vital links between the theoretical knowledge, skills, and social work and faith values derived from social work coursework and field practice.

Credits: 1, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2010 - 2022)     Discontinued (2021-01-01)
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3560SOCW541LIntegration of Faith and Foundation Practice Lab: Seminar I
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Credits: 0, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: (2014 — Indefinite)    
Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3561SOCW542Integration of Faith and Foundation Practice: Seminar II
This seminar course is designed to integrate students' personal faith and professional values with the ethical practice of social work. Students will also examine ongoing practice concerns in the field practicum and special attention will be given to issues related to diversity and inclusion from a Christian worldview perspective. Thus, it provides vital links between the theoretical knowledge, skills, and social work and faith values derived from social work coursework and field practice.

Credits: 1, Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER | SUMMER

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2022 — Indefinite)    
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3562SOCW542Integration of Faith and Foundation Practice: Seminar II
This seminar course is designed to integrate students' personal faith and professional values with the ethical practice of social work. Students will also examine ongoing practice concerns in the field practicum. Thus, it provides vital links between the theoretical knowledge, skills, and social work and faith values derived from social work coursework and field practice.

Credits: 1, Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER | SUMMER

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2010 - 2022)     Discontinued (2021-01-01)
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3563SOCW543Foundation Program Continuation Seminar
This course provides ongoing learning support for foundation students who are extending field practicum or other course work beyond the contracted coursework time period. Pass/Fail.

Credits: 1, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2012 — Indefinite)    
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3564SOCW547Foundation Practicum
This course provides the opportunity for students to apply knowledge, theories, and values while performing foundation generalist social work practice behaviors. Through participation in the social service delivery system for generalist social work practice, the student practices case management and group interventions, explores agency structures, functions, and programs. This course includes a field orientation and online assignments for field readiness. A total of six hours of foundation practicum are required to matriculate to Advanced Placement. Pass/Fail.

Credits: 0 - 6, Lab Fee 04 ($30), Level: Graduate, Offered: ALL SEMESTERS

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2026 — Indefinite)     Future (2026-01-01)

Proposal — Workflow Step: GR Curriculum Committee, Graduate Curriculum Committee
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkReview
3565SOCW547Foundation Practicum
This course provides the opportunity for students to apply knowledge, theories, and values while performing foundation generalist social work practice behaviors. Through participation in the social service delivery system for generalist social work practice, the student practices case management and group interventions, explores agency structures, functions, and programs. This course includes a field orientation and online assignments for field readiness. A total of six hours of foundation practicum are required to matriculate to Advanced Placement. Pass/Fail.

Credits: 1 - 6, Lab Fee 04 ($30), Level: Graduate, Offered: ALL SEMESTERS

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2023 — Indefinite)    
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3566SOCW547Foundation Practicum
This course provides the opportunity for students to apply knowledge, theories, and values while performing foundation generalist social work practice behaviors. Through participation in the social service delivery system for generalist social work practice, the student practices case management and group interventions, explores agency structures, functions, and programs. This course includes a field orientation and online assignments for field readiness. A total of six hours of foundation practicum are required to matriculate to Advanced Placement. Pass/Fail.

Credits: 1 - 6, Lab Fee 05 ($60), Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2012 - 2023)     Discontinued (2022-01-01)
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3567SOCW565Topics
Topics of current significant interest in social work are covered. This course may be repeated for a maximum of six hours.

Credits: 1, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2012 — Indefinite)    
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3568SOCW595Independent Study
Individual study and research under the supervision of the graduate faculty. Only two independent studies (a total of no more than six hours) are allowed to apply toward a student's degree.

Credits: 1 - 6, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2001 — Indefinite)    
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3569SOCW597Research Methods
This course examines the research design and methodologies commonly used in the social sciences. Both quantitative and qualitative approaches are examined along with relevant data analysis techniques. Ethical considerations for doing research with human subjects and vulnerable populations are explored.

Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2023 — Indefinite)    
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3570SOCW597Research Methods
This course examines the basic research design and methodologies commonly used in the social sciences. Both quantitative and qualitative approaches are examined along with relevant data analysis techniques. Ethical considerations for doing research with human subjects and vulnerable populations are explored.

Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2010 - 2023)     Discontinued (2022-01-01)
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3571SOCW609Advanced Social Policy
This course provides a framework for understanding the implication of contemporary socio-political theories in the context of global interdependence. Additionally, the course will provide students with a platform to critically analyze current events and their policy impact at organizational, local, national, and international levels.

Credits: 2, Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2023 — Indefinite)    
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3572SOCW609Advanced Social Policy
This course provides a framework for understanding the implication of contemporary socio-political theories in the context of global interdependence. Additionally, the course will provide students with a platform to critically analyze current events and their policy impact at organizational, local, national, and international levels.

Credits: 2, Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2020 - 2022)     Discontinued (2021-01-01)
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3573SOCW609Advanced Social Policy
This course focuses on policy change particularly at the state level. Students will learn advanced skills including historical analysis of a policy issue and developing an advocacy campaign targeting state legislatures, the general public, interest groups, and beneficiaries using media and community events.

Credits: 2, Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2022 - 2023)     Discontinued (2022-01-01)
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3574SOCW611Advanced Clinical Practice: Individual and Family Intervention
In this course, students develop micro and mezzo skills for intervening in complex situations with individuals, families, and groups. They acquire skills in understanding psychopathology and in psychotherapeutic assessment and interventions. Prerequisite(s): acceptance into Advanced Standing or completion of Foundation curriculum.

Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2023 — Indefinite)    
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3575SOCW611Advanced Clinical Practice: Individual and Family Intervention
In this course, students develops micro and mezzo skills for intervening in complex situations with individuals, families, and groups. They acquire skills in understanding psychopathology and in psychotherapeutic assessment and interventions. Prerequisite(s): acceptance into Advanced Standing or completion of Foundation curriculum.

Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2014 - 2023)     Discontinued (2022-01-01)
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3576SOCW612Advanced Administrative Practice: Program Development
In this course, students develop the necessary skills to work with organizations and/or communities. They acquire knowledge in multi-level analysis and assessment, evidence-based program development, implementation, and evaluation.

Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2014 — Indefinite)    
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3577SOCW617Advanced Clinical Practice: Group Psychotherapeutic Skills
In this course, students acquire skills in understanding psychopathology and in psychotherapeutic assessment and intervention. Additional advanced evidence-based skills are provided.

Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2014 - 2023)     Discontinued (2022-01-01)
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3578SOCW617Advanced Clinical Practice: Group Psychotherapeutic Skills
In this course, students acquire skills in understanding psychopathology and in psychotherapeutic assessment and intervention with groups. Additional advanced evidence-based skills are provided.

Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2023 — Indefinite)    
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3579SOCW618Advanced Administrative Practice: Administrative and Leadership Skills
This course provides students with management and human resources knowledge, as well as organizational and supervisory skills necessary for social work and human services leadership positions.

Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2014 — Indefinite)    
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3580SOCW620Advanced Portfolio Seminar
Students demonstrate readiness to practice social work through meaningfully integrating skills and knowledge acquired throughout the curriculum and personal practice. This demonstration will occur through the creation, the completion and defense of a professional portfolio.

Credits: 1, Lab Fee 04 ($30), Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2014 - 2023)     Discontinued (2022-01-01)
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3581SOCW620Advanced Portfolio Seminar
Students demonstrate readiness to practice social work through meaningfully integrating skills and knowledge acquired throughout the curriculum and personal practice. This demonstration will prepare for the creation, the completion and defense of a professional portfolio.

Credits: 1, Lab Fee 04 ($30), Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2023 — Indefinite)    
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3582SOCW622Portfolio Continuation and Completion Seminar
Students demonstrate readiness to practice social work at the advanced generalist level through the completion and defense of a professional portfolio. The course culminates in the portfolio defense.

Credits: 0 - 1, Lab Fee 04 ($30), Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2021 - 2024)     Discontinued (2023-01-01)
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3583SOCW623Portfolio Continuation
Students continue development of their e-portfolio. The student must register for this course each semester until successfully completing and defending their portfolio.

Credits: 0 - 1, Lab Fee 12 ($300), Level: Graduate, Offered: ALL SEMESTERS

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2025 — Indefinite)    
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3584SOCW623Portfolio Continuation
Students continue development of their e-portfolio. The student must register for this course each semester until successfully completing and defending their portfolio.

Credits: 0 - 1, Lab Fee 04 ($30), Level: Graduate, Offered: ALL SEMESTERS

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2026 — Indefinite)     Future (2026-01-01)

Proposal — Workflow Step: GR Curriculum Committee, Graduate Curriculum Committee
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkReview
3585SOCW623Portfolio Continuation
This mandatory course helps students further develop the portfolio and prepares them for the capstone. Students must register for this course each semester until successfully completing and defending their portfolio.

Credits: 0 - 1, Lab Fee 12 ($300), Level: Graduate, Offered: ALL SEMESTERS

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2024 - 2025)     Discontinued (2024-01-01)
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3586SOCW623Portfolio Continuation
This is a mandatory course for students requiring additional time to complete and defend their MSW portfolio. The student must register for this course each semester until successfully completing and defending their portfolio.

Credits: 0 - 1, Level: Graduate, Offered: ALL SEMESTERS

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2023 - 2024)     Discontinued (2023-01-01)
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3587SOCW624Portfolio Capstone
Students demonstrate readiness to practice social work at the Advanced generalist level through the completion and defense of a professional portfolio. The course culminates in the portfolio defense.

Credits: 0 - 1, Lab Fee 04 ($30), Level: Graduate, Offered: ALL SEMESTERS

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2025 — Indefinite)    
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3588SOCW624Portfolio Capstone
Students demonstrate readiness to practice social work at the Advanced generalist level through the completion and defense of a professional portfolio. The course culminates in the portfolio defense.

Credits: 0 - 1, Lab Fee 12 ($300), Level: Graduate, Offered: ALL SEMESTERS

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2026 — Indefinite)     Future (2026-01-01)

Proposal — Workflow Step: GR Curriculum Committee, Graduate Curriculum Committee
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkReview
3589SOCW624Portfolio Capstone
Students demonstrate readiness to practice social work at the Advanced generalist level through the completion and defense of a professional portfolio. The course culminates in the portfolio defense.

Credits: 0 - 1, Lab Fee 04 ($30), Level: Graduate, Offered: ALL SEMESTERS

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2024 - 2025)     Discontinued (2024-01-01)
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3590SOCW630School Social Work
This course examines school social work interventions and practice in the context of school settings. Course content focuses on the roll of the school social worker in a host setting bridging the school, the home and the community. Considerations given to governmental regulations as well as collaboration with teachers and school administrators, community agencies and other groups in meeting the needs of children. Students will examine the issues and problems of school age children and their families. Also considered are school age students with exceptionalities, disabilities and vulnerable populations. This course meets the requirements of school social work certification.

Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2015 - 2023)     Discontinued (2022-01-01)
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3591SOCW632Psychopathology, Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis I
This course provides a framework for advanced multidimensional mental health assessment of mental disorders with a primary focus on the widely used classification system of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM).

Credits: 1, Lab Fee 02 ($15), Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2020 - 2023)     Discontinued (2022-01-01)
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3592SOCW632Psychopathology, Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis I
This course provides a framework for advanced multidimensional mental health assessment of mental disorders with a primary focus on the widely used classification system of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM).

Credits: 1, Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2023 — Indefinite)    
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3593SOCW633Psychopathology, Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis II
This course examines mental health diagnostic categories and diagnosing mental health disorders. Students develop skills in the diagnostic process utilizing the classification system of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM).

Credits: 1, Lab Fee 01 ($10), Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2020 - 2023)     Discontinued (2022-01-01)
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3594SOCW633Psychopathology, Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis II
This course examines mental health diagnostic categories and diagnosing mental health disorders. Students develop skills in the diagnostic process utilizing the classification system of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM).

Credits: 1, Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2023 — Indefinite)    
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3595SOCW641Integration of Faith and Advanced Practice: Seminar I
This seminar course is designed to integrate students' personal faith and professional values with the ethical practice of social work. Students will also examine ongoing practice concerns in the field practicum. Thus, it provides vital links between the theoretical knowledge, skills, and social work and faith values derived from social work coursework and field practice.

Credits: 1, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2010 - 2022)     Discontinued (2021-01-01)
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3596SOCW641Integration of Faith and Advanced Practice: Seminar I
This seminar course is designed to integrate students' personal faith and professional values with the ethical practice of social work. Students will also examine ongoing practice concerns in the field practicum, and special attention will be given to issues related to diversity and inclusion from a Christian worldview perspective. Thus, it provides vital links between the theoretical knowledge, skills, and social work and faith values derived from social work coursework and field practice.

Credits: 1, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2022 — Indefinite)    
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3597SOCW642Integration of Faith and Advanced Practice: Seminar II
This seminar course is designed to integrate students' personal faith and professional values with the ethical practice of social work. Students will also examine ongoing practice concerns in the field practicum. Thus, it provides vital links between the theoretical knowledge, skills, and social work and faith values derived from social work coursework and field practice.

Credits: 1, Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER | SUMMER

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2010 - 2022)     Discontinued (2021-01-01)
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3598SOCW642Integration of Faith and Advanced Practice: Seminar II
This seminar course is designed to integrate students' personal faith and professional values with the ethical practice of social work. Students will also examine ongoing practice concerns in the field practicum, and special attention will be given to issues related to diversity and inclusion from a Christian worldview perspective. Thus, it provides vital links between the theoretical knowledge, skills, and social work and faith values derived from social work coursework and field practice.

Credits: 1, Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER | SUMMER

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2022 — Indefinite)    
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3599SOCW643Advanced Program Continuation Seminar
This course provides on-going learning support for advanced students who are extending field practicum or other coursework beyond the contracted coursework time period. Pass/Fail. VARIABLE

Credits: 1, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2012 — Indefinite)    
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive
3600SOCW647Advanced Practicum
This course provides the opportunity for students to apply knowledge, values, and theories as they practice advanced generalist skills under the supervision of an advanced practitioner. Through advanced-level participation in a field education setting, the student demonstrates skills and competency for performing autonomous social work practice behaviors. This course includes a field orientation and online assignments for field readiness. A total of five hours of Advanced Practicum are required to complete the MSW degree. Pass/Fail.

Credits: 1 - 5, Lab Fee 05 ($60), Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2012 - 2023)     Discontinued (2022-01-01)
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive